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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28

extension, now known as the Chicago,
Kansas & Nebraska road. But little
Roadway was made until the following
September, and in October track laying
began. On Monday last the extensions
from Harrington to Wichita and from
Harrington to Hutchinson were opened,
making 403 miles i'll actual operation
west of the Missouri river, all of which
has been constructed since July /, 1885.
The distance from st. Joseph to Wich-
tia over the new line is 246 miles; to
Her ton 243 miles, and to Nelson,
n '6 miles. Besides the 403 miles
CO.. d, the company has men at
wC.-, Lding l 600 miles. On Septem-
Der it is expected that the line will
open south of Wichita to Caldwell, and
southwest of Hutchinson to Pratt, at
which time trains will begin running
over the Kansas Pacific from Topeka
to Kansas City. The branch from Her
ington to Abilene and the one to Man
haitian will also be opened about the
same time. 1t will be seen that the
Rock Island is creating system west
of the Missouri river covering some of
the most important points, and when
fully rounded out will take rank with
the AtchisOn and the Missouri Pacific.
Capital.
A Salina man objects to the Santa Fe
running into his town, because, as he
says, ''it will be nothing more than a
jerk water branch from Abilene"
That's all a jerk water town needs.
Buckner's construction gang, board
ing outfit and all, has left the city for
where they will finish track
laying.
The Santa Fe has been completed
twelve miles up from this city. Work
will recOmmence shortly.
James Stewart, now chief clerk at
the Union Pacific depot in Salina, spent |
Sunday visiting his friends here.
L. Z. railroad master John Hassett |
arrived from LeavenwOrth this after |
noon, bringing with him his wife and |
little son. They will commence house
keeping at once.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Two Times and Out.

Alexander Buchanan, who was
jerked Friday, the confederation be-
ing s12.75, which he paid, intended to
leave Saturday with the construction
gang for Augusta. He didn't feel
very well from the effects of his pre-
vious drunk, so took couple of
bracers. Meeting some of his railroad
friends he continued to brace until his
support gave way. In this condition
he was found. and escorted to the
''hole in the WALL where he spent
Sunday in meditation and taking the
swelling out of his head. This morn
ing he made his bow to His Royal
Highness, who took pity on him by
not increasing the usual dose. Mr..
Buchanan will serve under the city's
administration for eight days, after
which he can meander whithersoeverh he
wills.
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>. q. LIFTS & CO., ProprietorS.
Announcements.

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of sheriff of Dickin-
son county, subject to the will of the
Republican county convention.
JOHN S. WISE.
At the solicitation of many promi-
nent Republicans and personal friends,
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Dickin-
son county, subject to the will of the
Republican County Convention
ED. J. TmSLER.
hereby announce myself as candI-
date for the Office of Sheriff, subject to
the will of the Democratic County Con-
vention. HENRY HARNlSH'
hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the odice of Reg
lister of Deeds, subject to the decision
of the Republican County Convention.
ALICE NJ. JUNKEN.
hereby announce myself as candl-
date for the office of Register of Deeds
of Dickinson county, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic County Con-
yention. GENEvIEyE a. COWLES.
For County Clerk, Chas. e Hutchi-
son. of Hope. Subject to the decision
of the Democratic County Convention.
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[From Mondays daily.l

The commercial men inform us that
at least 200 L. Z. AS are expected
here Saturday next. All business will
be transacted Oh that day.
The Salina T. Z. A. boys are ell
deavoring to get a special train, to run
to the convention here on Saturday
next. They will bring the Salina band
with them.
The Abilene gun clubs grounds III
Fairview are now in shape, and the
club is willing to accommodate Salina,
Solomon, Junction, or any other town,
with match.
The Christian church was packed to
the doors last night, and about the same
number were outside. The Salvation
Army people are making lots of excite
ment, if nothing else.
The members of the Baptist church
have voted vacation to their pastor,
the Rev. w. A. Welsher, to Sept. 1st.
Rev. Geo. A. Merriam, of Solomon,
occupied the pulpit yesterday.
There was a hair-pulling match on
the south side yesterday, in which the
pdter tdntilids came out ahead. His
lesser half swears she will leave him.
and 90 back to the ''Old country" She
wants 81 500 and her offspring to take
along with her.
\ carriage containing several people
came near being run over at the corner
of Elm and South Third Sts., by the
empty cattle train which backed down
from the stone crossing yesterday, on
the Santa Fee. They got across just in
time to save themselves.
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demonstrated with Byers, and thinking
the difficulty at an end turned to go
away, when Byers, who is a cripple,
struck him over the head with a crutch
and after knocking him down, hit him
twice again. Drs. Felty and Shollen-
berger were summoned, and attended
the injured man, finding that he had
sustained conclusion of the brain. To-
day he is much better, and will pull
through in a couple of weeks
Byers drew a check for the money
due him, and rode away. He has not
been seen since.
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Assaulted.

Arnold Sexton went to the Brad
Geadl farm this morning to see about
Sone stock which had been trespaSsing
on his mace. As he says, he was as
Saulted bS Hugh Bradfeld and two
Others, wltaa0Mt prOvocation. His ag-
gressors used pitchforks and stones,
badly using him Up. He sustained
cutie severe scalp wound from one
Of the stones which struck him, Sex
ton came to town, and swoEs out a
warrsnt for Hugh Bradfield, OF the
charge Of assault and battery, and an
officer has gone out to arrest him.
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Mrs. Monroe's Lecture.

Owing to the failure of the express
company to ship from Kansas City the
gas necessary for the stereopticOn, Mrs.
Monroe was obliged to postpone the
lecture announced for Friday evening.
Every effort was made to obtain the
ingredients for the gas here, but that
being impossible, there was nothing
left but to announce the postponement
to the audience after theyhad assembled.
The lecture on ''Social Life in Wash
ington," will be given at the opera
house this evening, and the Life of
Christ on Sunday evening. Don't fail
to hear these excellent lectures.
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From Fridays Daily.l

Sheriff Miller's team ran away last
night. One of the horses was badly i'll
jured.
Some yahoo sounded false alarm of
fire last night. There'll be no false
alarm for him in the next world.
Six sacks and two pouches of mail
matter went out on last nights train,
not counting the bushel of letters left
at the Stanton.
Miss BIanch Wilson, daughter of ID.
G., Wilson, is entertaining several of
her Young friends this afternoon at her
fathers residence on West Third ST.,
today being one of Miss Blanche's BIRTH
days.
Will Chaplin and J. W. Llewellyn,
two prominent residents OF Minneapolis
were down to the city yesterday. Dur
ing their stay here, Mr.. c. purchased a
$500 hack, and Mr.. l.. $500 buggy. of
the Johns Carriage works.
Mrs. n. Blevins, daughter Bertha
and son Ralph, returned yesterday
afternoon from six weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Illinois. They
were accompanied by Milton and Ed
ward Stubblefeld, brothers OF Mrs,
Blevins and Mrs. George HoisingtOn.
Here lies our little Willie
He neither cries nor hollcrS,
lie lived inst twenty-seyen days,
And Cost us sixty dollars.
Willie, thou was mild and lovely,
Gentle as the evening DrceZeS,
Pleasant as the air OF evening,
As IL floats among the treeses,
But now your name Is Pants.
rD.v;.od ,.esrGiOn
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From Tuesday 5 daily.l

The mercury at Croll & Gulick's
registers at 10 a. M, So; II M, So; p.
m, Sc.
The Salina Base Ball club comes
down Saturday with the T. p. AS, to
play the home team.
The Salipa Fourth Regiment band
did some good drilling and playing on
the streets this afternoon.
DR.. lakewood yesterday Strengthened
a club foot for a Salina resident. and
also performed a difficult eye opera
ton.
A regular meeting of the board of
Trade will be held tonight, when the
Agricultural College project will be
discussed.
The exodus to Hope gives rather a
quiet appearance to things today, but
the Red Men are doing their best to
dispel the gloom.
Frank Balls new hotel and train
bus arrived this morning, and will be
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I or no I, and Where.

An Abilene paper insists that Armistead creek,
In Dickinson county, was named after a man
without an ii" thus, "ArmStead." man with
out an ''iT would have been an unfortunate per-
sonage, hence, the Chronicle proposes 10 put an
~ In that part which comes last; thus, Arm
Std"
a man with an ~" down at the heels like that,
would be almost as badly OFF as blind man,
hence we suggest that their creek was, probably,
named after the Gen. Lewis A. Armistead, who
spent several Years in this region or country prior
TO the war, with headquarters at TT. Riley. This
would place the Il" where it would do the
most good, thus, 'Armistead. junction Tribune.
To end all this bosh, we would say
that the creek is not Armistead, Arm
Std or Armstead. 1t was discovered
years ago by man named Mud, and
has ever since been known as Mud
creek. Fact.
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With Asiatic cholera raging in South
America and several cases reported at
different parts of the United States. re-
Gently at Detroit, Mich, people begin
to consider what they would do in case
it should appear in epidemic form here,
aud to ask what can be done. First,
the sanitary condition of the premises
should be looked to; all decaying ami
NAL and vegetable matter removed.
Second, drink no water until after it
has been boiled. Third, procure a 40
cent bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and you
may consider yourself and family fOrti-
fed against the disease. Sold by Barnes
il Northcraft.
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They Strive to Please.

As a sample of how the Santa Fe
authorities strive to please and satisfy
their patrons, we cite the following in
stance:
II cars of cattle, special train, arrived
here at $50 o'clock yesterday morning,
consigned to Blevins & Ball. There
were 676 head in the bunch, and all but
a handful in fine condition. A Shute
had been erected near the stone cross
ing, by Supt. Buckner, where the cattle
were unloaded. They were loaded at
Coolidge, Kas., distance of $50 miles
from here, leaving Saturday at s a. M,
and arriving, as above mentioned, Sun
day at $50 a. m. Passenger tine was
made the entire run.
The balance of the 1850 head came
in this morning, in good shape.
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From Tuesdays daily.

John j. Berry returned to Concerdia
this noon.
Rev. j. A. Bright returned from Els
worth last night.
Mrs. Laura Is. Johns arrived in the
city at noon from Salina.
w. E. Phillips is up from Wichita
the city of internal strife.
Sam 7. Sharp, of Montgomery CITY,
Mo-, is stopping in town.
G. S. Green is resident of Warsaw.
ILL.,, looking about the city.
S. 2. Harrison, a well known Els
worth attorney, is late arrival.
James A. Gillette and daughter, Miss
Emma, are guests today at Col. Cores.
j. L. Brasious and a. Z. McLain
came down from Hays City last night.
w. II. Bennett and j. b. Bennett.
Port Jervis, n. Y, spent last night
here.
Charley Sherman took the noon
train from Solomon to the county seat
today.
A. S. Davidson returned Yesterday
afternoon from business trip to Jeffer-
son City, Mo.
Chas. a. Gregory, of the Abilene
Central Land Company, went to Topeka
last night.
Capt. G. b. Kilmer, the Santa Fe
man, arrived from the
west last night.
Harper Cunningham, the gay and
festive Salinaite, went through to
Topeka this noon.
Editor J. NJ. Davis, of the Herald.
came along with the Salina boys. He
S accompanied by his wife.
f. r. Morse, the Cedar st. shoe man,
eft last night for Indiana and New
I Ork city, to purchase goods.
The three busy BIS, Messrs. Ball,
3levins and Baker, left for Kansas City
asst night, on cattle business.
Ben Rice, of Russell, a brother of
Mayor Rice, is shaking hands with his
many friends here this afternoon.
Lieutenant Governor Riddle, of
and editor of the MeSScn-
'er, came down with the Salina Red
den this noon. He made us frateInal
all
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28

in his search for renewed health, and
| feel confident he win find it on the
shores of old Mother Ocean.
John F. Berry, a former Abilene
boy, but now successful and promi-
nent merchant of Concordia, is in the
city visiting friends and relatives. He
returns to the city of his adoption on
Wednesday next.
Mart. Brilliant, accompanied by his
wife and two sons, left yesterday noon
for his old home in Davidsburg. York
county, Pa. They will remain ayay
four weeks, visiting d friends and
relatives, and recru; in true Cleye-
land piscatorial style he REFLECTOR
follows them.
Four members of the Salina hand
and orchestra, Will Campbell. Frank
Hamilton, Walt Goodwin and Oscar
Blackburn, came to Abilene on their
wheels yesterday morning. returning in
the afternoon. They made the TWENTY
five miles in three hours, starting at
Z and arriving at 10. They put up at
the Stanton.
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A Railroad Write Up.

Mr.. c. A. Gregory. of the Abilene
Central Land Company, is busily pre-
pared today in preparing statistical in
formation of Abilene and Dickinson
county, through the solicitation of
Jno. Sebastian, of the great Rock
Island route. The statistics are for a
pamphlet shortly to be gotten out by
the r. l., eogies of which will be gen.
orally circulated throughout the East,
There is not much doubt of the solid
ity of our boom, when such corpora
ton as the r. l. takes hold of it, and
backs it up with its support.
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Runaway.

a runaway occurred last night about Z
o'clock, in which George Smiths buggy
was totally demolished While turn
ing the corner of Fifth and Elm, the
horse became frightened at a couple of
dogs fighting, running four or five
blocks before the buggy became de-
tached. When last seen, the equine
was bounding over the hills and far
away, in the direction of the setting
SIN
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Right-of-Way Ordinance Passed.

In obedience to the demands of the
people, the mayor called a meeting of
the council last night, and the much
laid off ordinance granting the right-of-
way to the Rock Island was passed.
the action was taken none too soon, as
the Rock Island folks were about dis
gusted with the unnecessary delay.
We trust the council will show better
sense in future, in all matters pertain
ing to the general welfare.
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reason why our boys should have been
guyed in the manner they were. 1t
surely shows bad taste on the part of
our hitherto courteous and friendly
neighbors on the west.
The game was noticeable for good
ly amount of smuggling on both sides,
and some wrangling, although it was
carried Oh good naturally. White, a
''hOly terror of hit into right field,
and Sumner, a fine backward catch of
a fly in left field, were a couple of
features we noticed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Board of Trade and Citizens Meet.
ing.

There was large meeting of leading
citizens. and members of the Board Of
Trade this afternoon. The following
resolution was adopted, there being but
one dissenting vote:
ReSOlued, That its the wish of this
meeting that the Mayor be requested
to call a meeting of the City Council
at once. that an ordinance be passed
granting the right-of way to the G..
K. & n. railroad through the city of
Abilene.
We trust that the council will at
once pass the ordinance. 1t is of the
utmost Importance to the entire COM
munitY.
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A Packing House.

]. b. Case today received a letter
from a gentleman in Chicago, in regard
to starting a packing house here. The
gentleman writes that he has had six
teen years experience in the business,
in Belfast, Ireland, and other points in
the old country, and now represents
foreign houses, in Chicago. Such an
enterprise for our city is just what we
want and need, and the subject in hand
should be acted upon at once.
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at once added to the transfer line. It's
a regular out and outer"
DR.. Phelps has amputated part of
one of VIII Titles fingers. Doc. says
Will has more nerve than any subject
he ever operated on. We always knew
you had lots of nerve, Will.
Tom Prendergast, as drum major of
the Gazette band, is ''la la His i'm
posing form and dignifed aspect is cal
culated to brighten the life out of the
checklist kid in Abilene and there are
some pretty cheeky ones.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
The Devil You Will!

The Salvation Army began operations
at Abilene last night. There was a
captain, sergeants and privates, NUM-
bering eight persons. One of the women
led the procession as s:andard-bearer
with many-cOlored banner, while the
other members of the company fur
nished third or fourth class music with
horns and tamhourines. We will now
see whether the Army can down the
devil in his own hOme.-George Mar
tins paper.
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The Hope Excursionists.

Four coaches, we'll filled with happy
eXcursiOnists to the number of 800, left
over the Santa Fe for Hope this morn
ing. The Gazette band, with full
complement of pieces, accompanied the
excursion. The pleasure seekers will
return OH the regular $40 train tonight.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
a Battle With Robbers.

Last aigbt about s o'clock two men
common biaGk-legs of this city-en-
tered the residences of Samuel McMan-
mis-, near the park, and assaulted him
in a way that meant robbery. They
dragged Sam out of his house and
down the bluff into the spring branch,
beating him with their fists in fear
full manner. Sam managed to get out
his knife, and when his wife came to
his assistance he began cutting. and
the rascals skipped. They took his
watch, but failed to get the money
they were after.-HelingtOn Tribune.
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Deserter Caught.

Lieut.. Hines. Sergt. Cullen, of H
troop, and detail of men, brought in
deserter Burrows, of II troop, 5th
cavalry, this Friday morning. The
prisoner was found at a farm house,
near Junction City. The way of the
transgressOr is hard, When the young
man left his Uncle he had good clothes
and plenty of money. He returns to
us without hat or shoes, and no money
in his clothes. This is another case of
didn't know when he was well Off
,Jtmcta1n Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Children's Meeting.

The Walnut Grove Union Sunday
School, under the supervision of Messrs.
Baumbaugh, FOrney and Brechbill,
conducted a very successful children's
meeting. The singing, which was UNI
der the management of Mr.. Landis was
good. The speakers of the occasion
were Rev. Noah ZOok, DR.. McMahan
and w. A. Welsher d. d. Mr.. We'll
sher swayed the whole audience by his
fine illustrations. quaint humOr and
genuine christian enthusiasm.
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Visiting in Minneapolis.

Two more Abilene parties named re-
spectively Mr.. Chase and Mrs. liar
baugh, are languishing in our Jail, hay
ing been convicted before Justice
Uillman last Monday of adultery. She
is said to have been under the tutelage
of "Nosey,'' another of Abilene's dis
tinguished ciIizenesses.-SOlOnaon Val
leu Democrat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Death of F. B. Wilson's Brother.

f. i. Wilson was in receipt of tele-
gram from Waynesburg, Pa, this morn
ing, announcing the death of his
brother, a. Wilson, of that place, at
the age of 80 years, the cause of his
death being Bright's disease Of the
kidneys. The deceased visited his
brother here two years ago.
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Cattle Punchers.

The herd of cattle recently received
from New Mexico, was today started
across country to Cottonwood Ranch,
Durham Park, thirty-five miles south.
The punchers are headed by Willis
Simmons, and include Jay Ball, Char
ley Newhall, Elmer Allison, ''Lanky
John A;.nd Butch
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Fire.

Yesterday afternoon the fine resi-
dence of Mrs. Mary Hamilton, school
teacher living eleven miles north, was
totally destroyed. The house was
finely furnished, and included library
valued at 800. There was a partial
insurance. The cause of the disaster is
unknown.
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Building Committee Returned.

COuncilmen White and Brilliant, the
committee appointed by the council to
60 to Pittsburg and Peabody, to ex-
anime the city halls in those places, re-
turned yesterday afternoon. Neither
of the buildings possessed any features
of special note, and the proposed city
building here will be much more COM
plete than either, and built in more
substantial style.
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CITY Councilmen Abroad.

Cour.calnuen Brilliant and White, the
committee appointed to look into the
city hall question, left this morning
over the Santa Fs for Peabody and
Pittsburg, where they will inspect the
city buildings of those two places, with
the view of reproducing some of the
best features in the proposed building
there
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Presbyterian Church Social.

On next Thursday evening a lawn
festival will be held at Mrs. J. Z. Bone
brakes, by the ladies of the Presbyte-
rian church. Besides the usual refresh
ments of ice cream and cake, which
will be served throughout the evening,
a novel entertainment is being prepared
by the ladies, and the lawn will be illu-
by electric lights. Everybody
l., i,nnritnl
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
This Gag has been Worn Thread
bare.

"What is the population of Abb
lene?" asked one passenger of another
on west bound train east of Abilene.
Il don't know" replied the other,
''but you can count them when we get
there. The entire population will be
standing around the depot. -Salina
Herald,
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Birthday Party.

4 pleasant party was held at the
residence of George Brilliant last night,
the occasion being in honor of Mrs.
Brillhart's birthday. All present ENJOY
ed themselves to the fullest extent.
Among number of presents, was that
of a fine horse. the gift of her husband.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-28
Stag Party.

Eleven invited guests celebrated the
Ssrd anniversary of the birth of our
distinguished townsman, Z. +. Mead,
last evening, at his elegant residence
ON the West side. y fine time was
enjoyed by all. The event was sur
prise to Mr.. Mead. the entertainment
having been arranged by Mrs. Mead,
without his knowledge.